Archive: 2014

Richland College Emeritus Lectures

Posted on: Sep 17, 2014        In: Out and About        With: No comments
Looking for the Fountain of Youth?  Many magazines and self-help books have suggestions:  exercises to do, drinking the fruits of the vine, eating plants (veggies, beans, soy, and nuts), making love, and using your brain by learning a new language or starting to play the cello.  Okay!  I am just sharing what was reported on the […]

Mercy Street September 2014

Posted on: Sep 16, 2014        In: Life and Love        With: No comments
It was a good time in the Mercy Street Cafe tonight.  The Mercy Street Cafe was overflowing with middle school children who came for fun with friends, supper, and Bible study. This was the Living Stones and Men’s Class first time to visit Mercy Street since the new school year began.  Some of the students […]

Oscar de la Renta at The George W. Bush Presidential Library

Posted on: Sep 16, 2014        In: Out and About        With: No comments
For five decades, Oscar de la Renta has been a leading fashion designer.  The retrospective of his creations on exhibit at The George W. Bush Presidential Library are breathtaking. After viewing his beautiful evening gowns, I do believe that it is true – Oscar de la Renta is the “King of Evening!”  In the introductory video, […]

Kate Weiser Chocolate

Posted on: Sep 14, 2014        In: Out and About        With: No comments
Chocolate – I like it.  I love it. Did you know that there is evidence that chocolate beverages were enjoyed by the Mokaya as early as 1900 BC?  Mokaya were pre-Olmec cultures of the Soconusco region in Mexico and parts of the Pacific coast of western Guatemala, an archaeological culture that developed a number of Mesoamerica’s […]

Vintage Mount Calvary Photographs

Posted on: Sep 12, 2014        In: Life and Love        With: No comments
Not many churches can celebrate a 150th Anniversary, but that is just what will happen to First Baptist Church Richardson next year. Searching through the archives has been most interesting.  There are some early pictures that caught my attention. In April of 1909 a tornado ripped through the Richardson community and destroyed the small frame […]

Amberjax at Trinity Groves

Posted on: Sep 11, 2014        In: Out and About        With: No comments
Trinity Groves was on my “Want to Do” list.  There have been press releases, reviews, and blog posting about this new area across the Mary Hunt Hill Bridge in West Dallas. You cross the bridge, exit on Riverfront, and you are there.  Phil Romano appears to have a successful beginning with the Restaurant Concept Incubator Program.  Chefs […]

I Love This Time of Year

Posted on: Sep 10, 2014        In: Life and Love        With: No comments
It is September.  School has begun.  The official passing of summer – Labor Day – has come and gone.  For weeks other blogs have been posting fall decor.  I thought it time I got with the program.  I love this time of year.  Autumn brings such beautiful changes. Initially, I thought I would only get […]

Cucumbers and Onions

Posted on: Sep 9, 2014        In: In the Kitchen, Recipes        With: No comments
There is a difference of opinion at our house.  I know this might come as a shock to some of you, but others will completely understand.  When it comes to cucumbers and onions, Ever-Lovin’ likes the combination to be sweet.  I, on the other hand, like a more vinegary taste.  Sweet Mother of Pearl.  I […]

Dallas Farmers Market

Posted on: Sep 8, 2014        In: Out and About        With: No comments
The television and newspapers heralded the reopening of the new and improved Dallas Farmers Market.  So… These little piggies went to market. In the shadows of Dallas skyscrapers and newly built lofts, there is evidence of the changes taking place at the Dallas Farmers Market. But…  From what I read in the Dallas Morning News I […]

Senior Challenge

Posted on: Sep 7, 2014        In: Life and Love        With: No comments
It sounded like something fun to do.  Senior Adults were to meet at the Activities Center of First Baptist Church Richardson for the “First Annual Senior Challenge”. The Senior Challenge was a way to have fun and t0 be introduced to the programs offered at the Activities Center. Senior Adults came to participate in seven different […]